Moor Wood

Wood, Forest in Surrey Mole Valley

England

Moor Wood

Leith Hill - Rhododendron A common shrub on Leith Hill, part of the Greensand Ridge.
Leith Hill - Rhododendron Credit: Colin Smith

Moor Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Surrey, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. The wood is situated near the village of Surrey, nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery.

Moor Wood is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch. The dense canopy created by these trees provides a sanctuary for a variety of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife observation. Visitors can often spot woodpeckers, owls, and various species of songbirds.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These trails offer scenic views of the surrounding countryside and lead to charming clearings, where visitors can rest and enjoy a picnic amidst nature's tranquility.

Moor Wood is also home to a diverse range of plant species, including bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, which create a vibrant and colorful landscape during the spring and summer months. The wood's rich biodiversity and natural beauty make it an important conservation area.

Managed by the local authorities, Moor Wood has several facilities for visitors, including parking, information boards, and designated picnic areas. The wood is open to the public throughout the year, providing a peaceful and idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it's for a leisurely stroll, a family outing, or a photography expedition, Moor Wood offers a truly enchanting experience for all who venture into its captivating depths.

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Moor Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.181227/-0.35219923 or Grid Reference TQ1543. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Leith Hill - Rhododendron A common shrub on Leith Hill, part of the Greensand Ridge.
Leith Hill - Rhododendron
A common shrub on Leith Hill, part of the Greensand Ridge.
Drinking trough Drinking trough and fountain near the summit of Leith Hill.  Originally installed in Roehampton Vale, Wandsworth, by the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association, it was moved here in July 2018 with the support of the charity (now known as The Drinking Fountain Association).
Drinking trough
Drinking trough and fountain near the summit of Leith Hill. Originally installed in Roehampton Vale, Wandsworth, by the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association, it was moved here in July 2018 with the support of the charity (now known as The Drinking Fountain Association).
Leith Hill Tower Tower on the summit of Leith Hill, built in 1774-5 with the stair turret added in 1864.  Grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1028808" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1028808">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Leith Hill Tower
Tower on the summit of Leith Hill, built in 1774-5 with the stair turret added in 1864. Grade II listed - see LinkExternal link.
Leith Hill summit The summit of Leith Hill, with the drinking trough installed in 2018 on the left (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6994981">TQ1343 : Drinking trough</a> and Leith Hill Tower in the background (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6994999">TQ1343 : Leith Hill Tower</a>).
Leith Hill summit
The summit of Leith Hill, with the drinking trough installed in 2018 on the left (see TQ1343 : Drinking trough and Leith Hill Tower in the background (see TQ1343 : Leith Hill Tower).
Wolvens Lane Byway between Coldharbour and Wotton.
Wolvens Lane
Byway between Coldharbour and Wotton.
Wolvens Lane Byway between Coldharbour and Wotton.
Wolvens Lane
Byway between Coldharbour and Wotton.
Wolvens Lane Byway between Coldharbour and Wotton.
Wolvens Lane
Byway between Coldharbour and Wotton.
Wolvens Lane Byway between Coldharbour and Wotton.  Although it is a "BOAT" (Byway open to all traffic), the sign refers to a temporary closure to four wheel drive vehicles, to avoid damage to recent repairs, and a consultation is currently under way to make the closure permanent.
Wolvens Lane
Byway between Coldharbour and Wotton. Although it is a "BOAT" (Byway open to all traffic), the sign refers to a temporary closure to four wheel drive vehicles, to avoid damage to recent repairs, and a consultation is currently under way to make the closure permanent.
Field Field off Wolvens Lane, a byway between Coldharbour and Wotton.  A couple of Roe Deer can be seen towards the right of the photo.  In the far distance are the North Downs.
Field
Field off Wolvens Lane, a byway between Coldharbour and Wotton. A couple of Roe Deer can be seen towards the right of the photo. In the far distance are the North Downs.
Wolvens Lane Byway between Coldharbour and Wotton.
Wolvens Lane
Byway between Coldharbour and Wotton.
Upper Merriden Cottage Remote house on Wolvens Lane, a byway between Coldharbour and Wotton.  The current building dates from the early 2000s, replacing an earlier slightly smaller forester's cottage on the same site but nearer the lane, which had been damaged by fire.
Upper Merriden Cottage
Remote house on Wolvens Lane, a byway between Coldharbour and Wotton. The current building dates from the early 2000s, replacing an earlier slightly smaller forester's cottage on the same site but nearer the lane, which had been damaged by fire.
Wolvens Lane Byway between Coldharbour and Wotton.  Although it is a "BOAT" (Byway open to all traffic), there is currently a temporary closure to four wheel drive vehicles (and horses and carts!), to avoid damage to recent repairs, as indicated by the signs here).  A consultation is currently under way to make the closure permanent.
Wolvens Lane
Byway between Coldharbour and Wotton. Although it is a "BOAT" (Byway open to all traffic), there is currently a temporary closure to four wheel drive vehicles (and horses and carts!), to avoid damage to recent repairs, as indicated by the signs here). A consultation is currently under way to make the closure permanent.
Tankards Pond Partly overgrown pond alongside Wolvens Lane, a byway between Coldharbour and Wotton.
Tankards Pond
Partly overgrown pond alongside Wolvens Lane, a byway between Coldharbour and Wotton.
Tilling Springs House with ornamental pond near the source of the River Tillingbourne.
Tilling Springs
House with ornamental pond near the source of the River Tillingbourne.
Pond, Tilling Springs Ornamental pond below Tilling Springs (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7116861">TQ1444 : Tilling Springs</a>), near the source of the River Tillingbourne.
Pond, Tilling Springs
Ornamental pond below Tilling Springs (see TQ1444 : Tilling Springs), near the source of the River Tillingbourne.
Leith Hill Tower This tower was built in 1765 by Richard Hull of Leith Hill Place nearby, TQ1342 refers. At 965ft (294m) above sea level, it is the highest point in south-east England, and from the top of the tower at 1029ft (313m) asl, views can be obtained of thirteen counties on a clear day. It was given with five acres of surrounding land to the National Trust in 1923, and one can climb the steps to its top on Fridays-Sundays and Bank Holidays between the beginning of April and the end of September, <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/leith-hill" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/leith-hill">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> refers.
Leith Hill Tower
This tower was built in 1765 by Richard Hull of Leith Hill Place nearby, TQ1342 refers. At 965ft (294m) above sea level, it is the highest point in south-east England, and from the top of the tower at 1029ft (313m) asl, views can be obtained of thirteen counties on a clear day. It was given with five acres of surrounding land to the National Trust in 1923, and one can climb the steps to its top on Fridays-Sundays and Bank Holidays between the beginning of April and the end of September, LinkExternal link refers.
View from Leith Hill Tower This photo shows the view from the foot of Leith Hill Tower looking south towards the South Downs in the distance.
View from Leith Hill Tower
This photo shows the view from the foot of Leith Hill Tower looking south towards the South Downs in the distance.
Drinking Trough on Leith Hill This drinking trough was originally located in Roehampton Vale in London SW15 until it was moved to Leith Hill more recently. It has the following wording inscribed on its side:

               METROPOLITAN
      DRINKING FOUNTAIN & CATTLE TROUGH
               ASSOCIATION
Drinking Trough on Leith Hill
This drinking trough was originally located in Roehampton Vale in London SW15 until it was moved to Leith Hill more recently. It has the following wording inscribed on its side: METROPOLITAN DRINKING FOUNTAIN & CATTLE TROUGH ASSOCIATION
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Moor Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ1543 (Lat: 51.181227, Lng: -0.35219923)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Mole Valley

Police Authority: Surrey

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.181227,-0.35219923
Coldharbour
Is In: Surrey
Place: village
Lat/Long: 51.1843636/-0.3541137
Kitlands
Building: yes
Source: npe
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Created By: Merkaartor 0.12
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Created By: Merkaartor 0.12
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Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.1784494/-0.3468184
Barrier: stile
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Bicycle Repair Station
Booth: K6
Brand: Park Tools
Colour: red
Covered: booth
Disused Amenity: telephone
Listed Status: Grade II
Man Made: telephone_box
Opening Hours: 24/7
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Barrier: stile
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Bench
Backrest: no
Material: wood
Seats: 2
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Plough
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
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Historic: memorial
Wheelchair: no
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Bench
Backrest: no
Material: wood
Seats: 3
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 51.1844562/-0.3543552
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 51.1844388/-0.3544124
Power: pole
Source: gps
Lat/Long: 51.1851184/-0.3495106
Power: pole
Source: gps;Bing
Lat/Long: 51.1845904/-0.3487945
Power: pole
Source: gps;Bing
Lat/Long: 51.1840608/-0.347102
Power: pole
Source: gps;Bing
Lat/Long: 51.1840167/-0.3480623
Historic: ruins
Historic Civilization: modern
Ruins: bunker
Lat/Long: 51.1843038/-0.3543507
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00, Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: RH4 152
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.1844406/-0.3543599
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.1844337/-0.354402
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.1844439/-0.3543771
Waste Basket
Waste: trash
Lat/Long: 51.1844452/-0.3542443
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: On outside wall of shop at ground level
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 51.1843599/-0.3539229
Waste Basket
Waste: trash
Lat/Long: 51.1844099/-0.3544294
Bus Stop
The Plough
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004408803I
Naptan NaptanCode: surdawmt
Physically Present: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.1843904/-0.3540831
Bus Stop
Broomehall Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004408803H
Naptan NaptanCode: surdawmp
Physically Present: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.1784985/-0.3564884
Bus Stop
Broomehall Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004408803C
Naptan NaptanCode: surdawja
Physically Present: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.1785251/-0.3564056
Bus Stop
The Plough
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004408803B
Naptan NaptanCode: surdawgp
Physically Present: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.1843298/-0.3540246
Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 51.1804593/-0.3452411
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